Lake County Gazette

Lake Forest Schools announced that the Lake Forest High School Booster Bash 2025, organized by the LFHS Boosters, will take place on March 8. The event will feature a "Scouts Superfans" theme, encouraging attendees to wear Scout gear. This announcement was made in a news release.

According to Lake Forest Schools, the LFHS Boosters contributed $199,802 for the 2023-2024 period. This funding includes $100,348 for athletic competition equipment grants, $54,000 for special request grants such as scoreboards, $39,982 for campus excellence displays, $4,000 for student-athlete awards, $3,922 for varsity team grants, and $1,390 for professional development grants for coaches. Additionally, a winner will be announced at the event for the best-dressed Scout.

The LFHS Boosters is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Lake Forest High School athletics by promoting student-athlete success and sportsmanship. The group offers memberships and sponsorship opportunities with donations potentially qualifying for tax deductions. Community Partner Sponsors like Lake Forest Bank & Trust contribute to funding various programs benefiting LFHS students. Membership is open to all supporters without obligations beyond donation. Annual memberships are available from August to May; additional contributions can be made without membership.

Lake Forest High School was established in 1935 as a public secondary school in Lake Forest, Illinois. It serves grades 9–12 and approximately 95% of its students pursue higher education. The school emphasizes personalized instruction within a collaborative environment focusing on mutual respect and high expectations. It serves the communities of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood under the motto "Pursuits become habits."

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 caters to about 1,500 students from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood in grades 9–12. The district provides a range of academic programs including advanced placement courses and specialized electives alongside extracurricular activities such as athletics and performing arts. Feeder schools include Deer Path Middle School and Lake Bluff Middle School among others.